Kiribati National Flag 5ft x 3ft

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The capital and government centres are at Ambo, Bairiki, and Betio, all islets of South Tarawa in the northern Gilberts. Kiribati and Tuvalu were formerly joined as the Gilbert and Ellice Islands Colony. The name Kiribati is the local rendition of Gilberts in the Gilbertese, or I-Kiribati, language, which has 13 sounds; ti is pronounced /s/ or like the word see—thus Kiribati, pronounced “Ki-ri-bas.” Land The study by Paul Kench and Arthur Webb recognises that the islands are extremely vulnerable to sea level rise, and concluded that: "This study did not measure vertical growth of the island surface nor does it suggest there is any change in the height of the islands. Since land height has not changed the vulnerability of the greater part of the land area of each island to submergence due to sea level rise is also unchanged and these low-lying atolls remain immediately and extremely vulnerable to inundation or sea water flooding." [95] We manufacture flags in the UK using Ministry of Defence approved materials, ensuring excellence and top-notch quality. Our flag options cater to various needs, such as exterior flagpoles, sporting events, and indoor displays.

As observed on the physical map of Kiribati above, the islands are grouped into the Gilbert Islands in the west; the Phoenix Islands in the center and the Line Islands in the east. Except for the Banaba island, most of the islands and atolls have ring-shaped islands with central lagoons. One of the world’s largest coral atoll is Kiritimati (Christmas Islands) situated in the Line group and having a land area of 388 sq.km, accounting for about half of the total land area of the country. The raised limestone Banaba island at an elevation of 285ft (87m) is the highest point in Kiribati. Coconut palms are found dominating the landscape on each island. Geographical Units of Kiribati MapFind sources: "Flag of Kiribati"– news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR ( December 2022) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) The November 2020 census showed a population of 119,940. About 90% lived in the Gilbert Islands, with 52.9% of them on South Tarawa, including Betio, the biggest township. [143] Campbell, I.C. and J.P. Latouche. Les Insulaires du Pacifique. Paris: Presses universitaires de France, 2001. ISBN 2130519261 The exposure of Kiribati to changes in sea levels is exacerbated by the Pacific decadal oscillation, which is a climate switch phenomenon that results in changes from periods of La Niña to periods of El Niño. This has an effect on sea levels. For example, in 2000, there was a switch from periods of downward pressure of El Niño on sea levels to an upward pressure of La Niña on sea levels, which upward pressure causes more frequent and higher high tide levels. The Perigean spring tide (often called a king tide) can result in seawater flooding low-lying areas of the islands of Kiribati. [93] South of Onotoa Atoll Tarawa Atoll

But the College of Arms decided to change that design. Both the golden frigatebird and the sun were expanded to take up more space at the top of the flag, and the width of the blue and white wavy bands decreased. However, the local people insisted on the original design, where the upper and lower halves of the flag were equal and the sun and the local frigatebird were small. The new flag was raised on 12 July 1979 during the independence day celebrations in the capital city Tarawa. Sewn – Our team sews together pre-coloured 155gsm Woven Polyester materials, the preferred choice of the MOD. In cases where intricate badges are necessary, we sew a printed badge onto the flag. This option offers a traditional look and feel. The country’s total area is 811 km² (313 sq mi), and the total population is 119,449. The country’s average elevation is 1.8 m (6 feet), whereas the country’s terrain can be defined as; Mostly low-lying coral atolls surrounded by extensive reefs. The country’s usual climate is tropical; marine, hot, and humid, moderated by trade winds. The conduct of William Telfer Campbell, the second resident commissioner of the Gilberts and Ellice Islands of 1896 to 1908, was criticised as to his legislative, judicial and administrative management (including allegations of forced labour exacted from islanders) and became the subject of the 1909 report by Arthur Mahaffy. [40] In 1913, an anonymous correspondent to The New Age newspaper described the maladministration of W. Telfer Campbell and questioned the partiality of Arthur Mahaffy, because he was a former colonial official in the Gilberts. [41] The anonymous correspondent also criticised the operations of the Pacific Phosphate Company on Ocean Island. [41] Boeing 314 Clipper in cruise, 1940 But the organization of the political decisions was far more complex as described by fr:Jean-Paul Latouche, in Qui veut prendre la parole? (2003) by Marcel Detienne.Fish are a primary food source, since only the most hardy plants can grow on Kiribati. Crops include coconut, giant swamp taro, breadfruit, pandanus, and a native fig. Coconut is central to the diet and is valued for the sweet, vitamin-rich sap cut from the flower base. This sap, also called toddy, is used as a drink for children, as a base for syrup, and can also be fermented into an alcoholic drink. Imported rice, flour, canned butter, and canned fish and meat, have become an important part of the diet. Phoenix Islands: 8 atolls and coral islands located some 1,800 kilometres (1,118mi) southeast of the Gilberts As one of the world's most vulnerable nations to the effects of global warming, Kiribati has been an active participant in international diplomatic efforts relating to climate change, most importantly the UNFCCC conferences of the parties (COP). Kiribati is a member of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), an intergovernmental organisation of low-lying coastal and small island countries. domestic: fixed-line less than 1 per 100 and mobile-cellular approximately 46 per 100 subscriptions (2020) Poetry is a highly valued form of art, and many poets are considered significant national symbols of the country. The national poet of Kiribati is Teresia Teaiwa.